Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chase Street Elementary School, located in the heart of Athens, Georgia, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clarke County School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment. With a focus on both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Chase Street emphasizes project-based learning and hands-on experiences that encourage students to engage deeply with their local surroundings and the broader world.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Chase Street is recognized for its vibrant culture and active parental involvement. The school often utilizes its historic campus and urban setting to provide unique educational opportunities, including outdoor learning spaces and partnerships with local community organizations. By prioritizing creativity, collaboration, and equity, Chase Street Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success while cultivating a supportive atmosphere where every child feels valued and inspired to learn.

492

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	56
Black	189
Asian	6
Two or More	27

White
214 (43.5%)
Black
189 (38.4%)
Hispanic
56 (11.4%)
Two or More
27 (5.5%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clarke County
Phone:	(706)543-1081
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 70